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You may refer to the decontamination procedure
available on the Gilson website (www. gilson.com).
Liquid must never enter the upper part (handle)
of any pipette
.
cleaning
The pipette must be cleaned, as described below, before
it is decontaminated. Soap solution is recommended for
cleaning PIPETMAN G.
External
Remove the tip-ejector.
Wipe the tip-ejector with a soft-cloth or lint-free
tissue impregnated with soap solution.
Wipe the entire pipette with a soft-cloth or lint- free
tissue impregnated with soap solution, to remove all
dirty marks. If the pipette is very dirty, a brush with
soft plastic bristles may be used.
Wipe the entire pipette and the tip-ejector with a soft
cloth or lint-free tissue soaked with distilled water.
Refit the tip-ejector and allow the pipette to dry.
Internal
The following components
only
can be immersed in a
cleaning solution: connecting nut, tip-ejector, tip-holder,
piston assembly, seal and O-ring.
Disassemble the pipette as described in the Chapter
11 - Maintenance.
Set aside the upper part in a clean, dry place.
Clean the individual components of the lower part
of the pipette using an ultrasonic bath (20 minutes
at 50°C) or with a soft-cloth and brushes. Note that
the piston assembly and seals must be degreased
with methyl alcohol before being immersed in the
ultra sonic bath. Small round brushes with soft
plastic bristles may be used to clean the interior of
the tip-holder.
Rinse the individual components with distilled water.
Leave the parts to dry by evaporation or wipe them
with a clean soft-cloth or lint-free tissue.
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